Man arrested on burglary charges in Lowndes Co.
Co-operation across county and state lines helps put a burglary suspect behind bars...
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Could anything but profit steer AI? The OpenAI trial offered clues but no verdict
Sources from AP say that the trial pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made clear the two billionaires agreed on one thing: building artificial intelligence would require significant resources — and enormous amounts of money...
Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says
According to AP, Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming complications, according to a statement released by his family...
Oldest Pearl Harbor survivor is keeping the memory of the surprise bombing alive at 106
According to Associated Press, on the day of the Pearl Harbor attack, the country’s oldest living survivor of the Japanese bombing was far below deck helping repair one of the boilers of the USS St. Louis...
The origins of Memorial Day and how it has evolved
Associated Press reports that Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that is officially about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it has come to signal the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of travel...
Risk of a catastrophic explosion has been eliminated at chemical tank in California, authorities say
Sources from AP say that the risk of a catastrophic explosion at a damaged chemical tank in Southern California has been eliminated following a close overnight inspection that confirmed a crack in the tank relieved pressure and cooled the chemical, authorities said Monday.
One teen dead and several others injured after a crash in Alabama
A teenager has died, and several people were injured after a crash in Alabama...
Single-vehicle accident claims the life of an Alabama woman
On Sunday, May 24, Lisa Foster was fatally injured when the 2016 Ford F-150 she was driving left the roadway and struck a utility pole and several trees before overturning...
Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ tops charts and ‘Obsession’ grows in second weekend
According to Associated Press, after nearly seven years away from the big screen, a new Star Wars movie drew healthy but not record-breaking crowds to global theaters this weekend...
University recognizes exemplary staff members during annual MSU Zacharias Awards
According to an MSU Press Release, Mississippi State is recognizing a dozen university staff members for their exemplary professionalism and dedication with this year’s Donald W. Zacharias Distinguished Staff Awards...o b
Judge tosses federal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
CBS News reports that a federal judge in Tennessee on Friday tossed out an indictment charging Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported by the Trump administration last year, with human smuggling.
Jimmie Johnson reacts to Kyle Busch's shocking death: "I'm kinda lost for words"
Sources from CBS News say that NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson couldn't find the words to describe the shocking and sudden death of his former teammate and fellow champion Kyle Busch.
Britney Spears argued with police, denied being intoxicated during March DUI arrest, footage shows
According to CBS, pop star Britney Spears was driving erratically and speeding when she was pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence in California in March, according to police records and video from the scene...
Tulsi Gabbard resigning as director of national intelligence, citing husband's cancer diagnosis
Sources from CBS News say that Tulsi Gabbard said Friday that she is resigning as the director of national intelligence, stepping aside after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer...
Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair at White House, replacing Powell
According to CBS, Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the chairman of the Federal Reserve on Friday, taking the reins of the central bank from Jerome Powell after a ceremony at the White House...
President Trump won't attend son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding, citing responsibilities in Washington
CBS News reports that President Trump on Friday said he won't be attending the wedding of his son, Donald Trump Jr., to Bettina Anderson this weekend, citing responsibilities at the White House.
Trump administration to require most immigrants seeking green cards to leave the U.S. first
Sources from CBS News say that the Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency, or a green card, furthering its campaign to sharply limit legal immigration.
Kyle Busch was coughing up blood a day before his death, 911 call reveals
NASCAR star Kyle Busch experienced shortness of breath, felt he was overheating and was coughing up blood the day before his death, according to a 911 call obtained Friday by CBS News...
Summer air travel could be rough. Here's how travelers can prepare.
CBS News reports that rising airfares, airport delays and flight cancellations could make travelers wish they had opted for a staycation this summer...
Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, dies at 41 after severe illness, family says
According to CBS, Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, died Thursday after being hospitalized with what his family called a "severe illness." He was 41...
MSU’s Hunter selected for prestigious Brooke Owens Fellowship
According to an MSU press release, Mississippi State University industrial engineering senior Kyla Hunter has been selected for the highly competitive Brooke Owens Fellowship, a nationally recognized program supporting exceptional undergraduate students pursuing careers in aerospace.
Consumers are still spending, but cracks are starting to show
Consumer polls about the state of the U.S. economy suggest the mood is grim: Two-thirds of respondents to a recent CBS News poll reported feeling financially stressed, while a majority said soaring gasoline prices are causing hardship...
Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans
According to AP, the U.S. Travel Association expects annual travel spending to grow by a modest 1% this year...
Judge dismisses charges against ex-administrator accused after student shot teacher
Sources from Associated Press say that a judge on Thursday dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring repeated warnings that a 6-year-old had a gun hours before a teacher was shot...
Walmart wins over broader swath of consumers, but global uncertainty clouds outlook for retailers
According to Associated Press, Walmart delivered another quarter of impressive sales with speedy deliveries and low prices becoming a strong magnet for people across the income spectrum that are spending more on almost everything, particularly gasoline...